Bearings South
Brick garden-style condos, at south end of Old Town, 6 blocks from river.
Renovated Condos Near King Street Metro Station
Built in 1951 and originally called the Boulevard of Old Town apartments, the seven Bearing South buildings were converted into 158 renovated condominium units in 2006. Located on the 800 block of South Washington Street, the Bearings condos are surrounded by the oldest historic district of Old Town Alexandria and the oldest Catholic Cemetery in Virginia, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery.
Though nestled in a historic gem of a city, the condo units at Bearing South have been fully renovated and feature modern granite countertops, crown molding, and Brazilian hardwood floors.
The King Street Metro Station is only 4 blocks away from Bearing South
With its close proximity to the King Street Metro, the Beltway, DASH buses and the King St. Trolley, the location of Bearing South is great for commuters. The Bearing also fronts to Washington St. (the George Washington National Parkway).
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Classic 1940s Architecture
With a rich brick welcoming, Bearings South in Alexandria, Virginia offers a great value for studio units. Completed in 1941, this complex features classical columned architecture and a beautiful orange red façade. Most homes have been renovated and updated with gleaming hardwood floors, gas cooking, granite countertops, ceramic tiling, stainless steel appliances, and spacious windows.
Bearings South offers its residents several luxuries including a community laundry and bike storage area. The complex is just minutes away from the metro with the bus stop right at the front door. Residents can also enjoy Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria National Cemetery, the Little Theatre of Alexandria, Jones Point Park, and Marina Park.
Homes in Bearings South
The Bearings In Alexandria
The Bearings Condos are located at 906 S. Washington Street in Alexandria, Virginia. This quiet convenient community offers lofts, 1 and 2 bedroom units. Originally built in the 1940′s it was converted into condos with seven buildings and 158 units. Other amenities include:
- Beautiful Entryways
- Lofts
- Garden-Style
- Outside Brick
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Old Town Shopping Guide for condos and communities …
Looking for a home in Old Town with a price between $200,000 and $300,000? Then you’re probably looking for a condominium. Some of the first places you should check are:
- Braddock Rd. Metro — There are several condos very close to the metro with great prices.
- Canal Place — It’s hard to find one here for less than $300k but this is the place to check. Canal Place offers brick garden-style condos at the north end near the Potomac.
- Port Royal — Port Royal is older, but trendy and youthful. Condo fees include all utilities.
- Potowmack Crossing — Brick garden-style condos near the George Washington Parkway.
If your budget is a bit bigger and you’re looking in Old Town for a home priced between say $300k to $400k, you might check out some of the following residences.
- 1600 Prince — Very convenient condominiums near the King St. Metro. Condo fees are relatively low here owing to minimal amenities.
- Bearings South — Brick garden-style condos at the South End of Old Town
- Braddock Rd. Metro —As above, there are several choices here.
- Canal Place — Interesting architecture and green courtyards in the north end of Old Town.
- Harbor Terrace — Garden-style condos between the GW Parkway and the Potomac River
- Port Royal — If you can catch a river view, you’ll get one of the best bargains in Old Town
- Potowmack Crossing — This end of Old Town provides a quick commute into DC and Arlington.
The following list features communities with homes that range in price from $400,000 to around $500,000
- 900 N. Washington — “Green” condos for the eco-conscious.
- 1600 Prince — Balconies and smart floorplans between the metro and Whole Foods.
- Abingdon Row — The outside looks like Old Town, but the insides are sparkling new and beautiful.
- Alexandria House — The biggest balconies in Old Town, many with views of the Potomac.
- Arch Hall — Quaint, Old Town styled condos take you back in time.
- Colecroft — On the Braddock Metro.
- the Duke at Old Town — At the periphery of the Carlyle District. Under construction and newly constructed.
- Marina Towers — On the Potomac at the North End of Old Town.
- Old Town Village — Tucked in a hidden corner at the Southside of Old Town
- Porto Vecchio — Riviera-styled condos on the Potomac at Cameron Run
- Prescott — In the center of Old Town, just paces from everything.
- St. Asaph Square — Brick condos around a central courtyard not far from Balducci’s.
- Tannery House — Understated exterior with stately interiors, the condos are south of King Street and west of Washington St.
- Torpedo Factory Condos — No better location in Old Town. Paces from the Potomac, the trolley and King St.
- Watergate of Alexandria — A private community within the Old Town Community.
For those seeking the finest Old Town has to offer the following communities are suggested:
- 900 N. Washington — Upscale “green” condos with easy access to DC and Arlington
- Ford’s Landing — Some of the finest residences in Old Town are found near the water with view of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
- General Washington Club — A small community of condos in a converted manor in the Southside of Old Town
- Harborside — Another desirable waterfront community.
- Liberty Row — Brick, colonial stylings with traditional accents with an upscale feel and location.
- Old Town Crescent — Another of Old Town’s gems.
- Potomac Greens — Tucked between the GW Parkway and Rt. 1 with easy access to points north.
- Torpedo Factory Condos — Old Town’s flagship address.
Jones Point Park on the Potomac in Alexandria VA
Jones Point Park is owned by the National Park Service and its 52-plus acres comprise the largest open space in Old Town Alexandria VA. Jones Point is located on the Potomac River near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in the southeast corner of Alexandria, Virginia. Jones Point is a nice place for a walk or picnic by the Potomac and is popular with Alexandria’s bird watchers, dog owners and history buffs. In addition to open green space and river banks, Jones Point offers
- two large soccer fields,
- picnic areas with picnic tables,
- walking and biking trails,
- garden plots for rent,
- two fishing piers built over two old ship ramps,
- and a large ship dock north of the bridge along the river.
Although the National Park Service owns Jones Point Park, the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities manages the park. The parks custodians strive to preserve and showcase the 9,000 years of human history evidenced at Jones Point. Recognizable touch-points like Jones Point Lighthouse from the middle of the 19th Century are found here along with artifacts from Native Americans and colonists from the early days of European settlement. During the first World War, Jones Point was an important shipbuilding site and remnants of that abandoned heritage are unearthed for visitors to see.
The survey stones placed here under the direction and guidance of George Washington after 1790 mark the original boundaries of the District of Columbia. The land which George Washington surveyed for the Federal City was within the capital boundaries for 45 years, from February 27, 1801, until September 7, 1846, when Alexandria was ceded back into Northern Virginia by Congress.
Jones Point Park is very accessible for residents of Old Town Alexandria, Ford’s Landing, Porto Vecchio and Bearings South.
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About the Author — Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Will Nesbitt Realty and maintains Condo Alexandria. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County. |
The Bearings — at the South End of Old Town Alexandria
The Bearings South are aptly named: here, in the heart of historic Alexandria, one could never feel lost.
Built in 1941 as garden-style apartments and originally called Boulevard of Old Town apartments, these seven buildings were converted into a condominium community in 2006. The 158 units combine solid, red-brick construction with contemporary finishes such as granite countertops, Brazilian hardwood floors, crown molding, and stainless-steel kitchen appliances.
Studios, 1 bedroom, 2-bedroom and loft units are available, with both traditional and open floor plans. The Bearings condos feature galley kitchens, walk-in closets and ceiling fans supplemented by individual air-conditioning units.
Located in the 800 block of South Washington Street, the Bearings opens to the brick sidewalks and shade trees of Old Town, the oldest part of Alexandria — originally laid out in 1749 — and a nationally designated historic district. Immediately to the south is St. Mary’s
Catholic Church Cemetery, the oldest public Catholic cemetery in Virginia and the oldest active cemetery in all of Alexandria.
Six blocks east is the Potomac River—a pleasant stroll for Bearings residents and their dogs. Nearby are Oronoco Bay Park, the gourmet grocer Balducci’s and restaurants such as The Fish Market and Union Street Pub. Cyclists have easy access to the bicycle path to Mount Vernon.
The Bearings condominium association provides:
- Maintenance of a common laundry room
- Maintenance of the grounds
- Maintenance of the exteriors
- Salaries of management staff
- A master insurance policy
- A reserve fund
- Snow removal
- Trash removal
Each condo is assigned a space in the complex parking lot, and on-street parking is available as well. A short walk away is the turn-around for the King Street Trolley, a free shuttle that connects the waterfront with the King Street Metro station. King Street station serves Metro’s blue and yellow lines, the
Manassas and Fredericksburg lines of the Virginia Railway Express, and
Amtrak. It is also a hub for Alexandria’s DASH buses and Metro buses, and it features a taxi stand.
